Program Length: 17 days
Tuition: $6,399
Travel Time: July 2008
Singapore
Stroll through Chinatown’s four main districts – Kreta Ayer, Telok Ayer, Tanjog Pagar, and Bukit Pasoh. Pass old traditional mosques and cathedrals and take part in a classic Chinese tea ceremony in Singapore’s largest tea house.
Discover the rich Malay heritage in Singapore by learning about its film industry, fine dining, artistry (while taking part in a pottery class) and martial arts.
Visit Singapore’s largest mosque, the Sultan Mosque, which will give you an insight into Singapore’s Muslim community.
Experience Little India and browse the streets for ethnic garments, spices, and dancing exhibitions.
Interact with students of the same age at a local school. Learn about the educational system, as well as the economic role of Singapore.
Explore Singapore’s role in WWII and hear stories of the Battle of Pasir Panjang and the Defense of Malaya.
Journey through the main business district of Singapore at the Raffles Place.
Learn about the region’s turbulent history at the Singapore Discovery Center.
Take a cruise on a traditional Chinese bumboat.
View Singapore’s diverse nature and wildlife while visiting the Labrador Park.
Participate in a Night Safari and attempt to find over 1,000 nocturnal animals in over 40 acres of forest. Learn more about these animals in Creatures of the Night.
Explore a true Aboriginal village.
See the beautiful display produced by thousands of fireflies found in a mangrove swamp.
Malaysia
Visit a Malaysian village and learn about the lifestyle, language, history, and traditions.
Take part in activities such as dancing, batik printing, and cooking lessons.
Help the locals and participate in a community involvement program with a Malaysian orphanage.
Visit D'Paradise where you will find a large assortment of many of the world's most diverse fruits.
Go whitewater rafting on the Sungai Kampar River.
Thailand
Travel to the Bang Pa In Royal Palace and the Vimanmek Golden Teakwood Museum Palace to view the residences of former Thai Kings.
Visit the floating market of Damnoen Saduak.
Learn about Thailand’s historical role in WWII while visiting the Bridge over River Kwai and the Death Railway.
Observe the Mae Sa Elephant Training Camp and the Rural Thai Buffalo Training Camp at Baan Kwai Thai.
Age range – Participants must be in the 6th through 12th grade. Program dates – TBA (announced no later than Feb. 15). Summer 2008 - Specific departure dates Academic credit – Students entering grade 9 through 12 can earn high school credit through the Washington School of World Studies. The cost for this credit is included in your tuition.
